Career Opportunities
Working for the Pre-school Learning Alliance
The Pre-school Learning Alliance, a registered educational charity, is the largest voluntary sector provider of quality affordable childcare in England.
We offer professional support to over 15,000 early years settings and impact positively on the care and education of around 800,000 young children and their families every year.
The Alliance provides training courses leading to recognised qualifications at levels 2 and 3 in childcare. We offer a wide variety of other courses for parent and pre-school staff. We also provide Quality Improvement systems, local visits by skilled advisers, a range of helpful publications, membership and advice helplines, support with marketing and PR, fundraising, finance and Human Resources issues.
There are nearly 100 employing sub-committees across the country, many running early years settings. Job opportunities are advertised on the website, nursery related magazines and journals, in local press and Alliance offices. The Alliance also has opportunities for both unqualified and qualified childcare practitioners. Please see the brochure Career opportunities with the Pre-school Learning Alliance for further information.
Criminal Disclosures Checks
Please note that due to the nature of many of our posts (for example, those working within pre-schools), we may seek details about a successful applicants' criminal record from the Criminal Records Bureau before any appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.
Having a conviction will not necessarily bar candidates from employment. This will depend on the circumstances and background to the offence(s) disclosed.
The Pre-school Learning Alliance meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
Equality and Diversity
The Pre-school Learning Alliance aims to employ the best possible staff and intends to offer equality of opportunity by ensuring that no person is disadvantaged or discriminated against in seeking employment, or for any other reason during their employment with the Pre-school Learning Alliance.
Applicants will be considered on the basis of their suitability for the post, regardless of marital status, age, gender, race, culture, religious belief, ethnic origin or sexual orientation or be placed at a disadvantage by imposing conditions or requirements, which are not justifiable.
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and value the individual differences that people can bring to our organisation. The Pre-school Learning Alliance expects all successful candidates to support our Promoting Equality, Valuing Diversity Policy.
If you have any special needs or requirements to assist you in making an application and/or attending an interview if short listed, please contact the Human Resources Department by e-mail or on 020 7697 2500.
Employee Charter
Current Vacancies
We currently have 14 vacancies across England:
Group Support Worker
in Northumberland, Morpeth
£10.03 per hour plus mileage at 30p per mile up to a maximum of 40 milesCloses 30 September 2009
Bank hours as and when required which include group contact time, one & half hours travelling time and one & half hours planning and prep time.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
- Experience of working in voluntary managed early years provision.
- Proven knowledge of child development and the Early Years Foundation Stage.
- A commitment to parental involvement in the care and education of children under five.
- Understanding and commitment of/to equal opportunities, anti-racism, and social inclusion.
- An ability to work independently and establish and develop effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals and groups
- A good standard of written and oral communication skills, including IT skills.
- Level 3 Early Years qualification in childcare and education or equivalent
- Access to own transport and full driving license.
ADDITIONAL CRITERIA TO ABOVE FOR PERSONS WISHING TO DELIVER WORKSHOPS TO VOLUNTARY MANAGED PRE-SCHOOL GROUPS.
- Experience of voluntary committee work and/or involvement in the voluntary sector.
- Knowledge of Charitable constitutions, Charity registration, roles and responsibilities of pre-school trustees and committee activities.
- A recognized adult teaching qualification.
Nursery Assistant (Part time)
at Northlands Park Nursery, Basildon
£5.90 - £6.04 p.h. inclusive of Local WeightingCloses 22 July 2009
You will be responsible for providing care and play for children within a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. You will need previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach and a willingness to undertake training leading to a recognised childcare qualification.
Nursery Assistant (Job Share)
at Northlands Park Nursery, Basildon
£5.90- £6.04 p.h. inclusive of Local WeightingCloses 22 July 2009
You will be responsible for providing care and play for children within a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. You will need previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach and a willingness to undertake training leading to a recognised childcare qualification.
Pre-school Development Worker
in Barking & Dagenham, Dagenham
£15,583.79 (pro rata)Closes 12.00pm, 10 July 2009
You will be required to assist all pre-school settings in Barking and Dagenham and provide a high standard of education and care for all children and support their families. To provide support to pre-schools to expand, develop and sustain their provision. To promote the aims of the Pre-school Learning Alliance and work to implement current strategic objectives as agreed in the charity’s business plan as directed by the employing Sub-committee.
Experience of working in an early year’s setting is essential. A relevant qualification in childcare and education must be held, minimum level 3 or equivalent.
Nursery Worker (min. level 2 qualification)
at Keystone Nursery, Birmingham
£6.53 per hourCloses 12.00pm, 3 July 2009
We are looking to establish a list of approved bank staff for our nursery. Bank staff will be called upon to cover staff shortages when they arise, although there are no guaranteed hours of work.
You will need to have some experience of working with children and a min. level 2 qualification or equivalent to be suitable for the Nursery Worker role. The roles require a criminal records check.
As a bank worker you will be responsible for the provision of care and appropriate learning opportunities for children in the nursery and will supervise the children and protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
Nursery Assistant (unqualified)
at Fox Hollies Nursery, Birmingham
£6.32 per hourCloses 12.00pm, 3 July 2009
We are looking to establish a list of approved bank staff for our nursery. Bank staff will be called upon to cover staff shortages when they arise, although there are no guaranteed hours of work.
The roles require a criminal records check.
As a bank worker you will be responsible for the provision of care and appropriate learning opportunities for children in the nursery and will supervise the children and protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
Nursery Assistant (unqualified)
at Keystone Nursery, Birmingham
£6.32 per hourCloses 12.00pm, 3 July 2009
We are looking to establish a list of approved bank staff for our nursery. Bank staff will be called upon to cover staff shortages when they arise, although there are no guaranteed hours of work.
The roles require a criminal records check.
As a bank worker you will be responsible for the provision of care and appropriate learning opportunities for children in the nursery and will supervise the children and protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
Nursery Worker (min. level 2 qualification)
at Fox Hollies Nursery, Birmingham
£6.53 per hourCloses 12.00pm, 3 July 2009
We are looking to establish a list of approved bank staff for our nursery. Bank staff will be called upon to cover staff shortages when they arise, although there are no guaranteed hours of work.
You will need to have some experience of working with children and a min. level 2 qualification or equivalent to be suitable for the Nursery Worker role. The roles require a criminal records check.
As a bank worker you will be responsible for the provision of care and appropriate learning opportunities for children in the nursery and will supervise the children and protect them from dangerous or harmful situations.
Nursery Cook
at Keystone Nursery, Birmingham
£6.27 - £7.25 p.h.Closes 12.00pm, 3 July 2009
You will be responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and healthy kitchen environment and preparing and serving nutritional meals to children and adults. You will regulate kitchen stock control and ensure that specific dietary requirements are met.
You will need a current Food Hygiene Certificate and a current First Aid Certificate plus the ability to organise, plan and cook nutritious meals. You will also need an awareness of food allergies and health and safety issues.
Nursery Workers x 2
at Keystone Nursery, Birmingham
£12,314 - £12,859 p.a. inclusive of Local WeightingCloses 12.00pm, 3 July 2009
You will take responsibility for the provision of care and appropriate learning opportunities for children in the nursery. You will supervise the children and protect them from dangerous or harmful situations and liaise daily with their parents/carers providing them with a daily activity record.
The successful applicants will need a minimum level 2 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent and experience of working with children.
Nursery Assistants x2
at Fox Hollies Nursery, Birmingham
£11,908 - £12,208 p.a. inclusive of Local WeightingCloses 12.00pm, 3 July 2009
You will be responsible for providing care and play for children within a safe, stimulating and enjoyable environment. You will need previous experience with young children, a friendly, flexible approach and a willingness to undertake training leading to a recognised childcare qualification.
Nursery Workers x 2
at Fox Hollies Nursery, Birmingham
£12,314 - £12,859 p.a. inclusive of Local WeightingCloses 12.00pm, 3 July 2009
You will take responsibility for the provision of care and appropriate learning opportunities for children in the nursery. You will supervise the children and protect them from dangerous or harmful situations and liaise daily with their parents/carers providing them with a daily activity record.
The successful applicants will need a minimum level 2 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent and experience of working with children.
Nursery Manager
at Fox Hollies Nursery, Birmingham
£17,678 - £20,132 p.a. inclusive of Local WeightingCloses 12.00pm, 3 July 2009
You will oversee the nursery to ensure the nursery team delivers high quality full day care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years. You will also work with your team to offer a range of services to support parents.
Successful applicants will need a minimum level 3 early years education and childcare qualification or equivalent, with significant managerial and supervisory experience in the childcare sector. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to establishing these high quality nurseries.
Part-time tutor of training courses and courses leading to qualifications
in North Division, Leeds
There are vacancies across the North for part-time tutors. If you meet the following criteria and are looking for part-time work then please contact us and ask for an application form.
Essential Criteria
- A recognised teaching qualification eg: C&G 7307; Cert Ed; PGCE; ACSET
- Knowledge, understanding and experience teaching adults
- Up to date knowledge and understanding of early years care and education across the voluntary, private and statutory sectors
- Good communication skills
- An ability to work within set deadlines
- An understanding of and a commitment to equality of access and opportunity and to anti-discriminatory practice
- A commitment to undertake in-service training